Sales Manager

Rotex Automation Limited · India

Senior Sales Professionals

Industry Preferred: Automotive, Auto Components, Industrial Automation, Valve Automation, Process Equipment, or Manufacturing Industries

Locations: Pune | Bengaluru | Thane | Panvel | Chhattisgarh

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Sales And Marketing Professionals to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end customer projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful execution of new product development and customer programs within the Automotive/Industrial Automation domain.

This role requires strong project management capabilities, customer-facing experience, and the ability to deliver projects on time while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project execution from RFQ/order receipt to production launch and project closure.
• Act as the primary interface between customers and internal cross-functional teams.
• Manage project scope, schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales teams.
• Review customer specifications, technical requirements, and engineering changes.
• Drive APQP activities, project planning, and new product introduction.
• Support prototype development, validation, PPAP submissions, and customer approvals.
• Conduct project review meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal Quality Management Systems.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM customers and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline.
• MBA or Project Management certification is an added advantage.

Required Skills

• Project Management
• Program Management
• OEM Customer Management
• Project Pursuit / RFQ Management
• New Product Development (NPD)
• APQP & PPAP
• Engineering Change Management (ECR/ECO)
• Cross-functional Team Management
• Risk & Stakeholder Management
• SAP ERP
• Microsoft Office / MS Project
• Excellent Communication & Presentation Skill

Preferred Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
• Customer-centric mindset
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills